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Original title: I can't get my wlmp file to open in windows live media player
I was making a video earlier today for a client and saved it as an unfinished wlmp file onto a memory stick.
I have tried to open it on my home computer and it is saying that the file isn't compatible with the version of windows live movie maker I have.
"Sorry, Windows Movie Maker can't open this product file. the file might not be compatible with Windows Live Movie Maker or be corrupted. Please select a different project file.
Sorry, this project can't be opened because it was created in a version of Windows Live Movie Maker that isn't compatible with this current version
How can I open this project in Windows Live Movie Maker?"
(The underlined bit had a link - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-live/movie-maker-the-project-cant-be-opened )
I then tried loading two old versions of windows movie maker, and it wouldn't load on those either.... I am at my wits end - I spent hours on this video and don't want to have to start over entirely.
I can't find a codec, I can't find an old version of windows live movie maker, and I can't find any way to salvage the project. Even if I had a way to turn the project to a video file I would be happy with, but nothing is working.
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I have to disagree with TonieyFields on this. The project file isn't a video file type that will be recognized by any converter.
What you can try is to open the .wlmp in a text editor (e.g. Notepad) and find the corrupted outTime settings for VideoClips where they are earlier than the inTime.
This requires a level of expertise and isn't recommended for a novice. It should also be done in a *copy* of the project, not in the original, in case you mess up.
